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Follow on Google News | Mark Newman to Open for Legendary Blues Artist David Bromberg at The Space at Westbury Friday, 5/6Having Performed Alongside Greats From Sting to Elvis Costello as well as Bluesman Delbert McClinton in the Last Year, Mark Newman will Continue his Legacy Playing The Space with David Bromberg
A New York native, Newman's musical prowess has taken him around the world several times over, playing with an eclectic mix of noted musical talents from Sting to Elvis Costello, and Travis Tritt as well as his own solo work. A multi stringsman, Mark has mastered electric/acoustic/ He's said of some of his mentors: "You'd have to be an idiot not to learn from the guys I've had the honor of playing with," adding "Hey, Sam The Sham didn't just write 'Wooly Bully.' He wrote some of the best blues songs I ever heard. And Sam Moore's almost 80 yet sings like he's 25. He taught me not to over-think, just open your mouth and let it go. I don't know if I've even come close to doing this but what I do know is what I've learned from those three is invaluable." Having released "Walls of Jericho" in 2010, the album is filled with intricate guitar work and mixed with a plethora of sounds from hard rock to a lighter more Dylanesque folk tinge, but this style comes even more to the forefront on "Brussels". The new live acoustic-driven EP packs a bluesy punch reminiscent of Clapton's "Unplugged" album through both the guitar work and raw vocal power. On the first track "Mean Season (Lucille, Lucille)", Newman bellows "I waited til' dawn, see if the sun will shine when you're gone // You turn away, I just can't stay where I don't belong" and like many early bluesmen before him, you can hear the soulful longing and strife in his voice. With the brilliant slide-guitar work in "Dead Man's Shoes" we're easily transported in our minds to the West in the era of outlaws and cowboy boots, and in "Must Be A Pony" reminded about the power of a child's enthusiasm and the efforts not to lose it as time goes by. Upcoming Shows: Friday, May 6th w/ David Bromberg @ The Space at Westbury, Westbury, NY Tuesday, June 14th w/ John Platt's On Your Radar @Rockwood Music Hall, New York, NY In an age of technology with the power of easy editing techniques at the touch of a button, it can be reassuring to know that a musician can still pack a punch with raw talent as a songwriter and overall accomplished performer, and Mark Newman's live EP "Brussels" along with his carefully crafted live shows do just that. You won't want to miss this incredible performer and guitarist-at- Purchase "Brussels" via iTunes HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/ or via CD Baby HERE: http://www.cdbaby.com/ For Press Inquiries, CONTACT: Rick@RickEberle.com End
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